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common peroneal nerve

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common peroneal nerve
n.
A terminal division of the sciatic nerve, passing through the lateral portion of the popliteal space to opposite the head of the fibula where it divides into the superficial and the deep peroneal nerves.

peroneal
pertaining to the fibula or to the outer side of the leg or shank; fibular.

common peroneal nerve
a nerve originating in the sciatic nerve; innervates parts of the calf and foot. See also Table 14.
peroneal muscles
see Table 13.4.
peroneal nerve block
achieved by injection of a local anesthetic into the groove between the tendons of long and lateral digital extensors on the hindlimb, usually in a horse. Anesthesia is obtained mainly over the craniolateral surface of the limb distal to this site and over the medial fetlock.
peroneal nerve paralysis
causes a characteristic inability to flex the hock and extend the digits so the animal bears weight on the dorsum of the foot. There is anesthesia of the cranial leg and dorsal paw or foot. Occurs in recumbent cattle and from trauma to the lateral stifle in dogs.


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Another pair of electrodes (PALS 38-mm round electrodes, model Ultraflex 881150) ([dagger]) were attached over the patient's common peroneal nerve on the paretic side and stimulated during the swing phase to generate ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion.
Electrical stimulation applied to the common peroneal nerve via a Grass S88 stimulator ([double dagger]) coupled to a Grass SIU5 stimulus isolation unit ([double dagger]) was triggered using a hand switch at the time of terminal stance to elicit a flexion withdrawal response to assist with stepping in the weaker limb.
The common peroneal nerve was exposed, and a protective cuff electrode was inserted to wrap around the exposed nerve trunk.
 
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